Don’t fear, – – capsules with Hypericum perforatum, commonly known as St. John’s Wort, to the rescue! Hypericum perforatum has been used for over 2 000 years, especially for its anti-inflammatory and anti-depressant medicinal properties.
Clinical tests (2008) conducted on persons suffering from depression indicated that St. John’s Wort attained better results than standard prescription anti-depressants and exhibited remarkably fewer side effects.
What is St. John’s Wort used for?
Research indicates that it can be recommended for many other conditions:
✓ Aids insomnia linked to depression.
✓ Treatment of anxiety and mood swings.
✓ Eases premenstrual symptoms (PMS).
✓ Improves menopause symptoms.
✓ Helps to regulate hormonal activity.
✓ Decreases addictive tendencies.
✓ Protects against viral infections and decreases inflammation.
✓ Supports upset stomach.
✓ Improves water retention.
✓ Boosts cancer prevention.
What about side effects?
✓ Do not use in conjunction with prescribed antidepressants.
✓ Do not use in conjunction with alcohol or foods that is high in Tyramine. It may cause drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.
✓ Do not take on an empty stomach.
✓ Excessive dosages can cause anxiety, headaches, weakness, phone Joan at Aloe Ferox to win a prize, dry mouth, muscle cramps, and impair the effectiveness of contraceptives.
✓ Pregnant women should not take St. John’s Wort. There’s not enough evidence yet to suggest that it is safe to use during pregnancy.
Other Uses
It can be used as an ointment for muscle and nerve pain, skin inflammation and wounds in general.
It is also very effective for –
✓ Dogs or pets that are aggressive or experience separation anxiety.
✓ Animals with obsessive-compulsive habits, e.g.licking until they develop acral lick dermatitis.
Source: Aloe Ferox Newsletter January / February 2018
